Minneapolis Teams

We find in the gospel of Luke a very important phrase that isn't recorded anywhere else in Scripture. It says, “And then Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit…”. Wouldn't it be a very special thing to see these words come alive today and experience Jesus rejoicing in the Spirit? But what is the context of this statement, what was going on that brought about such great joy?

One reasonable answer is that the sending of Jesus’ disciples on a short-term mission trip, their success and their safe return is indeed the trigger point for this joyous occasion.

We believe that by training, equiping and sending Christians on short-term mission trips Jesus does rejoice. Not only that, He blesses in profound and widespread ways which would otherwise not be possible. In a lost and fallen world the necessity of sharing the truth in love is paramount, in our own communities and indeed worldwide.

“The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest” - Jesus

February 25, 2007:
Flooding in and around Trinidad-Beni displaces 44,000 people in Bolivia yet La Palmera remains safe and dry. You can read the details here.

December 21, 2006:
Lucho Velez, founder of La Palmera competes his visit to Minneapolis and returns to Midland, MI to continue furlough with his wife Lorna. Lucho and Lorna are enjoying time with their first grandchild, Nathaniel before heading back to full-time work in Trinidad.

August 17, 2006:
This web site, www.minneapolisteams.org is launched as a resource for past, present and future teams members and leaders.

August 4, 2006:
Photos and videos from Bolivia are uploaded and can be seen here. Though the images are raw and uncut, they do represent the heart and soul of a Minneapolis Team.

Minneapolis Teams
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St. Louis Park, MN 55416

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Minneapolis Teams

Scripture for memorization:

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